Engineering Shift Leader - FMCG

Shou; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Leader to oversee the engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will coordinate maintenance, troubleshoot machinery, and ensure safe operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and technical skills and the flexibility to work shifts. Excellent benefits include competitive salary, pension plan, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Life assurance

Generous leave package

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering role with supervisory responsibilities in food manufacturing or processing.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems with hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the engineering team during your shift.
• Coordinate maintenance and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture.
• Diagnose machinery faults and support team members in problem-solving.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inventory usage.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Health and safety compliance

Job description

About the job Engineering Shift Leader - FMCG

Engineering Shift Leader Food Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Shift Leader to oversee the engineering team in a busy food manufacturing environment. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll coordinate maintenance priorities, troubleshoot production machinery, and ensure your team delivers efficient, safe, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and lead the engineering team during your shift, ensuring all maintenance and repairs are completed efficiently.

Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Maintain health and safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture.

Diagnose machinery faults and support team members in problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inventory usage.

Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance skills and adherence to best practices.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

What Were Looking For

Proven experience in an engineering role with supervisory or leadership responsibilities, ideally in food manufacturing or processing.

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems with hands-on troubleshooting skills.

Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Commitment to health and safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment.

Flexibility to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.

Whats on Offer

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Pension plan and life assurance

Generous leave package

Opportunities for training and development

Employee assistance programme including counselling